Still Here: A New Season of The Ritual Nurse
Nurses don’t need another reset.
We need care that fits inside real shifts, real bodies, and real lives.
Tarot: Renaissance Bling, Occult Drama, and the Real Magic Behind the Cards
(spoiler!! go listen to the episode BEFORE reading this! episode at the bottom of the page for easy listening) October means one thing: my inbox fills up with spam about the “ancient secret knowledge” of the occult/magic/witches/ and … yes… tarot, and if I had a dollar for every time Read more
Culture Cure: HR does WHAT?
When culture turns toxic, nurses often find themselves caught between impossible expectations, lateral violence, and the weight of responsibility with no outlet. In Episode 5 of The Ritual Nurse Podcast, we explored The Culture Cure, using the RISE skills ROLE-CLARITY and P.E.A.C.E. to define boundaries and protect practice. This episode Read more
Culture Cure: Mean Girls are vile. I said what I said.
Bullying and incivility are eroding nursing from the inside out. In this episode, Riva shares evidence-based tools from the RISE curriculum, PEACE, CALM, and ROLE CLARITY, to help nurses protect themselves, reclaim boundaries, and thrive.
Season 2 of The Ritual Nurse: RISE First – The Season of Radical Nursing
The Ritual Nurse Podcast Season 2 has started! We are in raw space where we speak plainly about what is going on. But we don’t stop there, we move on with actual help, real solutions. Nursing humor, sacred space, and self care always surround the hard conversations. Incredible guests coming up this season!!
The Ritual Nurse: A Manifesto for the Walking Wounded
The Ritual Nurse is more than a podcast—it’s a healing practice for nurses who’ve become the walking wounded. Born from trauma, built on research, and grounded in ritual, this movement is reclaiming our humanity through science, shadow work, and soul. This is where nurses learn to resuscitate themselves
The Four Agreements of Nursing: A Path Back to Center
Nurses were never taught to build boundaries—but we can learn. This reflection explores how The Four Agreements offers a practical, soulful framework to survive nursing without burning out. Grounded, honest, and deeply human, this post invites you to reclaim clarity, connection, and sustainable practice—one agreement at a time.
Pride in Practice: EQUITY and Equality means affirming care for every patient
Pride Month presents a perfect opportunity for healthcare professionals to examine how we provide care to LGBTQIA+ patients, particularly those who identify as transgender or non-binary. As nurses, we’re bound by ethical codes and professional standards that transcend our personal beliefs—something that the latest episode of The Ritual Nurse podcast Read more
Fast regulation in high action/high stress environments? It’s possible and here’s how.
Emotional regulation is a critical skill for nurses, yet rarely discussed in clinical settings. In today’s high-stress healthcare environments, nurses face constant emotional and physical demands with minimal opportunities for recovery or processing. The latest episode of The Ritual Nurse podcast addresses this gap with practical, evidence-based techniques specifically designed Read more
This weeks podcast episode: Handle the Dumpster Fire!
Emotional chaos in healthcare isn’t a flaw—it’s a signal.
Last week, I was late, overwhelmed, and on the verge of spiraling.
But using focused skills, I met the moment with radical acceptance and self-respect.
Nurses, you deserve more than survival. You deserve compassion, clarity, and space to breathe.
Go listen to the podcast. Share it with as many nurses as you can. If you are a nurse, know a nurse, love a nurse… this podcast is it!
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